Ghosn May Be Released from Detention on Friday
December 20, 2018
Tokyo–Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn, accused of financial misconduct in violation of Japanese law, may be released from detention on Friday at the earliest, it was learned on Thursday. Tokyo District Court dismissed on Thursday a request from
EXCLUSIVE: Japan May Start to Issue New Renewable Work Visas Next April
December 20, 2018
Tokyo–The Japanese government may start to issue new work visas with de facto permanent residency as soon as the visa category, along with another that gives only limited residency, is introduced next April, Jiji Press learned on Wednesday. The issuance
Japan to Ban Pilots with Above-Limit Alcohol Levels from Duty
December 20, 2018
Tokyo–Japan’s transport ministry decided Wednesday to require pilots to have alcohol tests before duty and ban them from boarding the planes if their alcohol levels exceed its standards. The move follows cases in which flights were delayed as pilots were
TOKYO REPORT: Welcome to LGBT Tourists Growing in Japan
December 20, 2018
Tokyo–The Japanese tourism industry is paying strong attention to overseas visitors from sexual minorities, known as LGBT, to take advantage of their propensity to spend more than average tourists. Tourism-related businesses all over the world are “scrambling” to attract LGBT
Japan Adopts Plan to Procure 105 F-35 Stealth Fighters from U.S.
December 18, 2018
Tokyo–The Japanese government, at a cabinet meeting Tuesday, adopted a plan to procure 105 F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States to replace 99 outdated F-15 fighters. The 105 state-of-the-art warplanes comprise 63 units of the F-35A type customized
State Funds to Cover Part of Extra Shinkansen Extension Costs
December 18, 2018
Tokyo–Japan’s transport ministry plans to cover part of extra costs for the extensions of the Hokuriku and Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train lines with state funds, aiming to complete and open the extended sections in fiscal 2022 as scheduled. At Tuesday’s
Soccer Star Honda’s Ties with Cambodia Official Raise Concern
December 18, 2018
Bangkok–Human Rights Watch has expressed concern over Japanese soccer star Keisuke Honda’s involvement with Sao Sokha, president of the Football Federation of Cambodia and an alleged human rights violator, according to the international organization. Honda effectively serves as coach of
Japan to Boost Tax Grants to Local Govts
December 18, 2018
Tokyo — The Japanese Internal Affairs And Finance Ministers Agreed On Tuesday To Increase Tax Grants To Local Governments For The First Time In Seven Years In Fiscal 2019. For The Year That Starts Next April, The Sum Will grow
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